Most galaxies possess a majestic spiral or elliptical structure. About a quarter of galaxies, though, defy such conventional, rounded aesthetics, … More

“So numerous are the objects which meet our view in the heavens, that we cannot imagine a point of space … More

This half-lit view of Enceladus bears a passing resemblance to similar views of Earth’s own natural satellite, but the similarities … More

The commercial space bill enacted late last year provides rights for US companies to resources extracted form asteroids or other … More

Elon Musk has long made clear his long-term ambitions to establish a human presence on Mars, but that effort faces … More

At a recent astronomy conference, much of the discussion was about future space telescopes planned for launch over the next … More

New Mexico isn’t always considered a space state, but it has a diverse heritage in spaceflight and astronomy. Joseph Page … More

Last week, astronomers announced evidence for the existence of a planet in the far outer solar system. Dwayne Day notes … More

My essay Intensifying the Proxima Centauri Planet Hunt is now available on the European Southern Observatory’s Pale Red Dot site. … More